Point Turton, South Australia

Point Turton
South Australia

Part of Point Turton
Point Turton
Population: 205 (2006 Census)[1]
Established: 1876
Postcode: 5575
LGA: Yorke Peninsula
State District: Goyder
Federal Division: Grey
Localities around Point Turton:
Point Souttar Spencer Gulf Hardwicke Bay, Brentwood
Corny Point, The Pines Point Turton
Foul Bay Warooka, Yorketown, Port Moorowie

Point Turton is a coastal town 114 kilometres (71 mi) west of Adelaide, South Australia.[2] It is located in the District Council of Yorke Peninsula.

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Demographics

The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 205 persons in Point Turton on census night. Of these, 56.1% were male and 43.9% were female.[1]

The majority of residents (89.3%) are of Australian birth, with an additional 5.9% declaring England as their coutnry of birth.[1]

The age distribution of Point Turton residents is skewed higher than the greater Australian population. 81.9% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 18.1% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]

Facilities

The Point Turton General Store is the main shopping facility in the town.

The Tavern on Turton is a hotel that opened in 2007.

The town also has a caravan park and some holiday cottages houses along the beachfront.

Attractions

Point Turton is notable for its fishing, being regularly featured on fishing programs.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Point Turton (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC44636&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2011-04-11. 
  2. ^ "Point Turton, South Australia". Postcodes-Australia. http://www.postcodes-australia.com/areas/sa/adelaide/point+turton. Retrieved 11 April 2011. 

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